Downloadable PDF of Program Description - Narconon Arrowhead

introduction by gary w. Smith, ccDc, executive Director
There are several key factors that make the Narconon program unique and effective. The first and most important factor is
Narconon’s philosophy, in that we view addiction not as an inherited or incurable disease. We do not believe that people addicted need
indefinite or endless periods of treatment or that they be programmed to think that even if they achieve permanent sobriety, that they
are still an addict and have the “disease.”
We believe that drug and alcohol abuse begins with physical and/or emotional pain and discomfort and that those that have become
addicted suffer from an inability to resolve the problem(s) that created the discomfort. Drugs or alcohol are then chosen as a means
to relieve this discomfort. For 45 years Narconon has proven time and again that if an addict can identify and overcome the initial
problems and subsequent discomfort that lead to their addiction and ultimately learn how to regain their self respect and self control,
that they can remain sober, happy and productive for the rest of their life. In short, they can truly be cured of this affliction.
The second important factor indicating Narconon’s treatment method uniqueness and effectiveness consists of 8 phases of treatment
that, when combined, achieve a full and comprehensive recovery, including full physical detoxification, self-realized root causes of
the individual’s addiction, reformation of their ability to identify and solve problems, a new skill set and increased ability to change
unwanted conditions in life for the better, and specialized relapse prevention for long-term sobriety. We have found through years
of experience that if one or any of these treatment goals are left unidentified and untreated, the chances of long-term and meaningful
sobriety are greatly diminished.
Thank you for considering Narconon Arrowhead as your addiction treatment option of choice. Addressing alcoholism or addiction
in one’s family or with one’s self can be very difficult. At Narconon, we have a formula for success that truly can result in addiction
recovery for a lifetime and we want to share our successful formula with you and yours.
The Narconon Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation program and organization has been successfully treating addiction since 1966. Founded
by William Benetiz, Narconon bases its treatment philosophy and approach to rehabilitation on the research and developments in the
fields of the mind and chemical dependency of L. Ron Hubbard
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